Car Dealer Live Returns
March 13, 2025
British Motor Museum,
Gaydon
Join us in person, or watch online
March 13, 2025
British Motor Museum,
Gaydon
Join us in person, or watch online
Car Dealer Live 2025, sponsored by Auto Trader, is back and bigger than ever: focussing on a broad range of motor industry topics.
We'll be interviewing some of the biggest names in the car dealer business from franchised dealers, to leading independents, to car manufacturer executives.
Listen, learn and connect during a packed day of inspiring sessions with other motor trade professionals at this dedicated conference for the automotive industry.
For dealers and non-dealers
Watch a replay of 2025's event
Our three headliners will feature in individual keynote interviews throughout the day, where they will individually share the secrets to their success, and discuss the hot topics of the automotive industry.
Working in the motor trade inevitably means dealing with pressure: whether you're a valeter, or the managing director. Our panel will be talking about their experiences existing within high pressure environments, and how you can look after yourself – and your staff – along the way.
Full line-up to be announced
Franchised dealers regularly find themselves at the bleeding edge of new manufacturer initiatives, and that's not likely to change in 2025. Our experienced panel will share their insights on the technological and regulatory changes coming our way in the years ahead.
Full line-up to be announced
Independent dealers don't often have an easy life. With recent challenges like vehicle electrification, volatile prices and a shortage of stock, our panel will discuss how to remain profitable and relevant in an ever-changing automotive landscape.
Full line-up to be announced
Manufacturers have plenty of challenges of their own in 2025 – the ZEV mandate being just one of them. But what words of wisdom can they offer to their dealer partners, and are things going to get easier or more difficult in the next 18 months?
Auto Trader's Chief Operating Officer, Catherine Faiers, will be discussing the findings from an in-depth study into business processes.
As retailers refocus after a period of change and disruption, Catherine will reveal the key market trends which are set to have the largest impact, as well as the performance metrics retailers need to concentrate on, and where the opportunities lie to improve them.
Search giant Google will once again be bringing its latest tips and insights to Car Dealer Live.
With the recent roll-out of its Vehicle Ads solution, and the world moving towards AI integration, there will be plenty to discuss.
The past year has illustrated that, despite challenges, the used battery electric vehicle (BEV) market presents a lucrative opportunity for dealers.
In this panel discussion, Cox Automotive and key partners paint a picture of current and future demand with the latest data into the used car market.
Building on these insights, Philip Nothard, Insight Director, will map out key considerations that need to be made when sourcing and retailing this stock, from customer expectations to accurately appraising BEVs.
Motorway will lead a discussion into how dealers can move their business forward with AI.
Using exclusive research, they will reveal how dealers are currently using AI and what the barriers are to greater uptake.
Their research will also reveal the current level of consumer confidence in AI and what services people think could be improved by AI.
Motorway will speak alongside one if its dealers who are using AI to help run their business and will provide advice on how dealers can start to use AI this year.
New for 2025, JATO will take to the stage to discuss the influx of Chinese car brands, and their effect on the UK car market.
Who will be the biggest casualties of these new challenger brands? What impact will they have on sales volumes in the UK?
Perhaps most importantly, which Chinese brands should dealers be investing in now? All will be revealed in this panel session.
Accessing and using data is critical to decision making – and hence success – for car dealerships.
To make the right decisions dealers need a holistic view of data covering three key areas – data about cars, data about consumers, and data about finance.
This session will look at each of these in turn and offers key solutions.
At the 2025 event, Car Dealer is also offering a hotel package with all tickets which will include a stay at a four-star hotel, a short drive away from the venue, the night before.
The Car Dealer team will be hosting a social gathering in a dedicated area at the hotel the night before so attendees can network ahead of the main event.
Join us for this pre-event gathering by booking a hotel package below.
Join us in person for an informative day, filled with insight, networking opportunities and more.
Tickets include breakfast, lunch, and refreshments throughout the day.
For trading car dealers only
For non-car dealers
Arrive fresh at Car Dealer Live by staying nearby the night before.
Our four-star hotel package offers the opportunity for further networking prior to the event.
Includes breakfast, double or twin rooms available
Includes breakfast, double or twin rooms available
Watch the event from the comfort of your home or office with a streaming ticket.
Note: This ticket does not permit access to Car Dealer Live in person.
For dealers and non-dealers
Watch the event live from home (no in-person access)
Tickets to Car Dealer Live 2025 are refundable up to 60 days before the event.
With this, you'll be able to join us at Car Dealer Live in person, at the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire.
This ticket is exclusively for trading members of the motor trade.
Free lunch and refreshments are provided throughout the day, as is on-site parking.
These tickets are limited in number, and likely to sell out.
With a streaming ticket, you'll be able to watch Car Dealer Live from the comfort of your home (or office!).
This ticket does not grant access to attend the Car Dealer Live event in person.
If you're not directly employed within the motor trade, we'd still love to welcome you to Car Dealer Live.
However, to ensure we're offering our core audience the best chance to attend Car Dealer Live, supplier numbers will be limited.
We reserve the right to cancel and refund suppliers booking an incorrect ticket type.
If you're looking to book five or more tickets of any variety, get in touch with the Car Dealer sales team for more information and potential discounts.
No - the purchase of a streaming ticket only allows you to watch the event via a live stream.
No - though highlights of the event will be available to watch online afterwards.
We want to encourage our readers to visit the conference in person, and network with their peers. As such, we've offset the cost of Attend In Person tickets to incentivise making the journey to the live event.
No. Suppliers attempting to book a Dealer ticket will be contacted by the Car Dealer sales team to make alternative arrangements.
After purchasing your first ticket (and creating your account), you'll be able to quickly order an additional one.
If you're looking to purchase five or more tickets, get in touch with the Car Dealer sales team, who may be able to offer a discount.